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Nathan and Adelaide have been best friends for years. He's a professional figure skater, and she has devoted her life to tae kwan do. Both of them are dedicated to their careers and focused on their goals. They have an unspoken understanding because of the normalcy they provide each other.
Nathan's career skyrockets when he makes the Olympic team, competing in South Korea, and Adelaide can't wait to cheer on her best friend. When his performances are less than stellar, everyone starts to wonder if Nathan is starting to crack under the pressure. Adelaide is determined to do anything she can to help him. But when she's half a world away, it feels almost impossible. Will Nathan live up to everyone's expectations? And more importantly, will he live up to his own?
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